5 Ways to Celebrate Women’s Wisdom
I am deeply passionate about Women’s history, especially the surprising stories that don’t often get told. I love particularly studying the history of women as healers, as wise women. Studying history has actually given me direction and drive to pursue a life of purpose.
Recently I was reading Dr. Aviva Romm’s The Natural Pregnancy Book and came across this quote–
Women’s wisdom is a term used to encompass the practices and beliefs that women have developed over centuries and that still benefit women today. Among these are midwifery, nourishing and therapeutic methods of food preparation, herbalism, healing touch, and many other kinds of healing that can enrich our lives. Women have often been the primary physicians for their families, tribes, and villages. . .
Women’s wisdom is also based on the stories that women tell about their lives and what we can learn from these stories. Women’s wisdom allows us to bring our whole selves into the treatment rather than fragmenting parts of ourselves. Likewise, in women’s ways of healing, there is the awareness that healing must occur in the person’s life, not just in her body, and that physical healing alone cannot occur until the underlying factors of illness and discomfort are addressed. These factors may be as simple as finding more time in your own life, say thirty minutes twice a week to nurture yourself in whatever way suits you.
Wow Aviva! So perfectly said. Here at AmyDoeun.com I am on a mission to help give you the tools to nourish and grow yourself. When you are able to live fully in the beauty of who you are you can’t help but change the world.
So Today I offer you 5 Ways to Celebrate Women’s Wisdom in your life.
1. Connect with a Plant Friend
This time of year there are so many plant friends that we can learn from. I will highlight some of these in upcoming blog posts. Find out how to positively identify them. Find a patch if possible and just connect. Some of my favorites for this time of year are Dandelion, Violet, Ground Ivy, Lamb’s Quarter and Nettle.
2. Learn about an Unsung Woman Hero from History
There are so many resources out there. One hero of mine is Hildegard Von Bingen. She lived in the 11th century. I was first exposed to her through my German Professor in College, Herr Schon. He loved her music. Hildegard was a composer and I bought a CD of her music that I still have to this day. It wasn’t until I started studying herbalism that I realized she was also an herbalist and scientist and helped change our understanding of human reproduction. I write more about that here. Find someone who inspires you.
3. Make a meal that really Nourishes you
Take time to connect with your body and think about foods that really make your feel cared for. Take the time to create a meal that feeds you in more ways than one. Note: if you have picky children it’s OK to offer cereal or toast (or whatever simple things your children like) as an alternative but don’t feel guilty about making something your children might not like.
4. Spend time with women
I am blessed that my mom is still in my life and that we have a good relationship. I am also blessed with an awesome sister, aunts, cousins, friends and 6 daughters so I have lots of story women to spend time with. Just enjoy and share who you are.
5. Don’t Forget Mother Earth
There are so many resources out there that talk about how healing nature is. In spring it is especially enjoyable to be out and just enjoy. Pick a spot, take 20 minutes when you can just be, without any distractions and just soak it all up!
